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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Homer
Greek
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Usage of the Name Homer
English
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Meaning of the Name Homer
The name Homer comes from the name Homerus, the Latinized form of the Greek name Homēros, which is of obscure origin and meaning. According to the most popular theory, it could be derived from the Greek vocabulary word "homēros" meaning "hostage".
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Famous Bearers
A bearer of the name is Homer (lived c. 8th century BC), a Greek poet who was the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.
A fictional bearer is Homer Simpson, the main character in the animated television series The Simpsons.
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Names Related to Homer
List of names related to Homer.
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